pronounce
pronounce Lexical Profile
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• verb
To make the sound of a word, letter, or phrase in a particular way or with a particular accent.
"Could you please tell me how to pronounce your last name correctly?"
To declare, announce, or state something formally, officially, or authoritatively.
"The presiding judge will pronounce the final sentence at tomorrow's hearing."
To pass judgment or express a formal opinion on a matter (usually followed by "on" or "upon").
"The panel of experts declined to pronounce on the authenticity of the newly discovered manuscript."
Word Nuance & Usage
Notice the spelling difference between the verb "pronounce" (with 'ou') and its derived noun "pronunciation" (spelled with 'u' in the second syllable, not 'ou').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French prononcier, from Latin pronuntiare ("to proclaim, announce publicly, or utter"), formed from pro- ("forth, out") and nuntiare ("to announce or report"), from nuntius ("messenger").